I saw new Armetale pieces on sale when shopping last night. I must say that you came upon a real find when you snagged this dish. You're getting so much use out of it at a fraction of the cost even of the sale price.

I have two old bowls with dip containers that my parents used when I was growing up -- one is wooden and the other is glass with a silver pedestal base. I've worn the wooden one out to the point that I either need to toss it or do some repair work. Of course, the glass one is more versatile, as it can be dressed up or down and it can hold dry contents, such as chips, or "damp" contents, such as shrimp on ice.

This is so true! USE what you have! It may not be what it was intended for, and it may not be exactly what you wanted, but if you use it!

This kind of made my laugh because we bought my Grandfather's Dinning Room wall unit from him (he had a big house). It stands in our living area room and we use it, for everything. Games, craft supplies, children's craft supplies, extra linens, filing of important papers, storage of our media devices, etc. Each of these items has a 'home' on this unit. When they don't fit, we donate to fit.